Dragon Ball: The Strongest Forms Of Every Saiyan, Ranked

In the sprawling realm of Dragon Ball, there’s no denying that the Saiyans have left an indelible mark. From the series’ humble beginnings, these warriors have stood front and center, with Goku leading the charge. With the advent of the ‘Z’ era, their influence expanded exponentially across the cosmos. Remarkably resilient, even after a catastrophic reduction in numbers, the surviving Saiyans remain some of the most formidable beings in existence. I can’t help but be captivated by their power and tenacity!

In this piece, we’ll be exploring and comparing the most powerful transformations of each Saiyan fighter within the Dragon Ball universe. This is because all Saiyans naturally gain strength from each fight they engage in. Over time, prominent members of their race have discovered numerous transformations that amplify their speed, power, and overall might significantly.

The Oozaru Form Is The Classic Transformation For Every Saiyan Warrior

The Great Ape

First Appearance Dragon Ball, Episode 12, “A Wish To The Eternal Dragon”
Notable Users Every Saiyan Warrior
  • The inherent power of Saiyans

Bear witness to the ultimate power of the Saiyans, Kakarot! The Giant Ape! Destroyer of planets!

One major factor behind the Saiyans being known as the most powerful warrior race across their universe is their unique ability to metamorphose into colossal, aggressive forms known as Oozarus (Great Apes). This transformation significantly amplifies their strength and transforms them into massive, ferocious beasts, a trait that has been instrumental in their conquest of planets throughout history. Notably, every significant Saiyan character in the franchise possesses Oozaru as their most potent form.

Trunks And Goten Can Only Go Up To Super Saiyan As Their Strongest Form

The Natural Prodigies

Kid Trunks First Appearance Dragon Ball Z, Episode 126, “The Androids Appear”
Goten First Appearance Dragon Ball Z, Episode 201, “I am Saiyaman!”
  • Trunks and Goten never made it past Super Saiyan.

You were able to become… a Super Saiyan?!

In the Buu Saga, it was evident that Trunks and Goten, young Saiyans, astonishingly mastered the Super Saiyan transformation at a tender age. This extraordinary ability made them incredibly powerful. However, despite their growth into teenagers, they’ve yet to advance beyond Super Saiyan, often resorting to fusion to bridge power disparities that frequently arise.

Cabba And Caulifla Unlocked Super Saiyan 2 In The Tournament of Power

Universe 6’s Strongest

First Appearance Dragon Ball Z, Episode 184, “Cell Juniors Attack!”
Notable Users Gohan, Goku, Vegeta, Cabba, Caulifla
  • Cabba and Caulfla’s strongest form.

During the Tournament of Power, it was the Saiyans from Universes 7 and 6 who truly shone. Characters like Cabba and Caulifla demonstrated remarkable growth in their power levels and understanding of them. They ultimately achieved Super Saiyan 2, a form they maintained until they were both eliminated. Despite her attempts to reach Super Saiyan 3, Caulifla found it unattainable at that time, so she continued using Super Saiyan 2 instead.

Kale Finally Mastered Her Rage To Form An Incredible Transformation

The Strongest Universe 6 Saiyan

First Appearance Dragon Ball Super, Episode 100, “Rampage! A Crazed Warrior’s Savegery Awakened!”
Notable Users Kale
  • Kale was one of Universe 6’s greatest assets.

Just as I feared… she’s on a rampage!

Among the three Saiyans hailing from Universe 6, it’s undeniable that Kale was the most powerful. However, her power level was initially overwhelming for her, resulting in the emergence of her chaotic and aggressive ‘Berserk’ form. Later, with Caulifla’s assistance, she managed to tame her anger and discovered a Super Saiyan form that retained all its strength yet granted her mental clarity, making her one of Universe 6’s strongest combatants.

Broly’s Legendary Super Saiyan Form Was One Of The Strongest Beings Ever

Broly’s Incredible Power

First Appearance Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Story Arc Broly Arc
  • The strongest Saiyan potential.

As I confidently approached what I believed to be the pinnacle of my power, a newcomer emerged, leaving me in awe with his overwhelming strength. This individual seems to have a might greater than mine, and possibly even surpasses the legendary Beerus himself!

In a similar vein to Kale, Broly too possesses an extraordinarily potent form that emerges from his fury and potential. Unlike Kale, however, Broly’s form ranks among the most powerful beings in the multiverse, easily vanquishing Goku, Vegeta, and even Golden Frieza while they were in their Super Saiyan God states. Unlike other instances, Broly has never been able to manage his full power; it wasn’t until Chapter 103 of the manga that he finally harnessed it, awakening his Full Power Super Saiyan state, which is on par with Goku, Vegeta, and Gohan’s strongest forms.

Ultra Ego Allows Vegeta To Harness And Use The Powers Of A Destroyer

Vegeta’s Strongest Form

First Appearance Dragon Ball Super, Chapter 74, “Vegeta vs. Granolah”
Story Arc Granolah Arc
  • This form allows Vegeta to use the Energy of Destruction.

A God of Destruction taught me that power derived solely from instinct is unbounded!

In summary, when comparing the peak forms of the four primary Saiyans within the series, the disparity in strength isn’t substantial. However, Vegeta, utilizing Ultra Ego, has risen to become one of the mightiest entities across the multiverse. This extraordinary ability allows him to tap into the innate techniques of the Gods of Destruction. Conversely, Ultra Instinct prioritizes enduring damage to enhance the subsequent attack of the user, but with many areas for improvement, Ultra Ego represents Vegeta’s strongest form.

Beast Gohan Was Gohan’s Answer To The Divine Technique Of His Father

An Incredible Power

First Appearance Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
Story Arc Super Hero Arc
  • Born from Gohan’s unmatched potential.

My goal is a form that no one has seen yet!

Initially in Super, Gohan declared his ambition to discover a transformation never before seen, and he achieved this feat with the Beast Gohan form. This seemingly unexpected transformation showcased his extraordinary potential at its peak, allowing him to engage in combat on par with Mastered Ultra Instinct Goku. While some believe Ultra Ego Vegeta might surpass him, until Vegeta fully masters his Divine Technique, Beast Gohan maintains the second position in strength.

Mastered Ultra Instinct Goku Is The Strongest Saiyan In The Entire Franchise

The Technique of the Angels

First Appearance Dragon Ball Super, Episode 129, “Transcending Limits! Ultra Instinct Mastered!”
Story Arc Tournament of Power
  • The greatest technique in the multiverse.

Observe that stunning shape, it speaks for itself undeniably! This embodies pure might, standing tall and resplendent in grandeur! This is none other than the Unbridled Autonomous Power!

It’s a topic that sparks much discussion among fans, but there’s no denying Mastered Ultra Instinct Goku holds the title as the strongest Saiyan ever seen, at least up to this point in Dragon Ball lore. By tapping into the angelic technique, Goku achieved and mastered Ultra Instinct during the Tournament of Power to easily outmatch Jiren. Even though he has room for improvement when it comes to fully utilizing the technique, his current strength makes him the most powerful Saiyan in the entire Dragon Ball universe.

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2025-08-19 23:36